Accelerate Drug Discovery With AI Solutions
eBook
Published: August 13, 2025

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The biopharmaceutical industry faces mounting pressure to deliver life-changing therapies faster while managing increasingly complex analytical workflows.
However, traditional data management approaches struggle to keep pace with high-throughput processes that generate massive volumes of analytical data. This creates bottlenecks that delay critical drug development timelines and require extensive expertise from skilled scientists.
This eBook explores comprehensive digital transformation strategies that integrate AI-powered analytics with advanced instrumentation to streamline drug discovery pipelines and improve candidate success rates.
Download this eBook to discover:
- Integrated digital solutions to accelerate therapeutic development
- Advanced imaging automation techniques that enhance tissue analysis quality
- Data management tools that leverage AI for faster, more informed decision-making processes
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06 Case Study
Eliminating Analytical Data Bottlenecks
and Streamlining Drug Discovery
07 Case Study
Improving the Efficiency and Quality of
Advanced Imaging and Analysis
08 Case Study
Collaborative Data management: The Key
to Accelerating Drug Development
Table of Contents
05 Executive Summary
Supporting Drug Pipelines with a
comprehensive backbone in silico
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improve drug candidate
success rates by 25%
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Supporting Drug Pipelines with a
comprehensive backbone in silico
Executive Summary
New biologic drugs are quickly becoming the new standard of care for many diseases, including
those previously thought to be untreatable. It is imperative to select analytical methods that allow
accurate and precise candidate screening for efficacy and safety. Despite their importance, the
useful data gathered from these analytical methods alone may not speed up critical timelines.
The sheer volumes of analytical data generated during drug discovery and development for
these new drugs are challenging to work through.
As these processes become faster and more high-throughput, the downstream surge in complex
data becomes increasingly challenging to manage, necessitating additional time and expertise
from skilled scientists. Combining analytical methods with a comprehensive, AI-powered data
backbone is crucial to transforming biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development.
Innovative instrumentation can allow more in-depth studies and researchers can look forward to
obtaining more complete libraries of information in minimal time. However, scientists also need to
act on these volumes of data. By using in silico data analysis and modeling techniques,
researchers can find successful candidates faster and shorten the time required to develop
lifesaving therapies. Data capture from the instrument and instant integration into a data
backbone can make these data accessible to researchers anywhere.
By working with leaders in science and technology, researchers can establish a data backbone
for analysis and develop predictive methods that model conditions seen in manufacturing and
purification before that compound has even been designed. Predictive modeling with AI/ML can
be used to not only predict the behavior and interactions of therapeutic candidates, but also the
processes and equipment that would be needed to produce them at scale.
Unlock the potential of your laboratory by tapping into solutions that consider all facets of
complex workflows, encompassing instrumentation, software, and optimized methods. To learn
more about these solutions, contact an expert at the Life Sciences companies of Danaher today.
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Together, we see a way to
Improving the efficiency
and quality of advanced
imaging and analysis
Case Study 2
Obtaining high-quality tissue sample images is essential
during drug screening and development. For example,
high-quality spatial imaging can facilitate cancer research,
such as evaluating the tumor microenvironment and analyzing
human organoids. However, the difficulty in obtaining clear
and representative sample data due to heterogeneity within
tissue samples and the need to maintain sample culture and
incubation conditions can make tissue imaging complicated.
Sample preparation can also be challenging. Many stains can
be involved in the process, and antibodies often need to
penetrate specific tissues to reach antigens.
Complexities associated with tissue imaging do not end
there. Capturing images and analyzing them manually is
time-consuming, inefficient and subjective. These
bottlenecks are exacerbated when using techniques such as
confocal microscopy and when using multiple antibody
stains and incubations, which require more precise and
involved sample preparation. Imaging instruments that
automate image capture and high-content image analysis
with guided workflows and software for image segmentation
and classification, can enable laboratories to go beyond one
or two analysis parameters and generate more valuable data
from high-content image capture.
If a picture is worth one thousand words, multiplexed images
may be worth a few publications. Maximizing data yield from
samples and ensuring every appropriate insight is being
gleaned from tissues can seem like an endless task. Without
appropriate technology, it can become extremely difficult to
capture all the required data from a single biopsy or tissue
sample. Precise, open multiplexing solutions, can help
researchers transform tissue research with multiple
antibodies, facilitating high-quality automated image capture
from multiple conditions in parallel. Automated image
processing and feature extraction across acquired images
can enable visualization, identification and quantification of
biomarkers and other research areas for maximizing insights.
Unlocking productivity, removing bottlenecks in workflows
and improving quality by reducing subjectivity resulting from
human error calls for scalable automation. At the Life
Sciences companies of Danaher we help pioneer more
effective treatments and develop more efficient workflows.
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Eliminating Analytical Data
Bottlenecks and Streamlining
Drug Discovery
Case Study 1
Advanced analytical methods have become indispensable
in drug development pipelines. Accurate analytical data
provides crucial insights for informed decision making,
ensuring that the development of life-changing therapies is
supported by repeatable data. For example, mass
spectrometry (MS) as an analytical method is indispensable
in defining critical quality attributes (CQAs) of pharmaceutical
products, such as mass, peptide composition, and biological
potency. Likewise, flow cytometry is essential for
understanding CQAs for validating antigen binding or the
correct cellular phenotype.
However, as processes such as analytical sample
preparation and instrumentation become faster and more
high-throughput, the downstream surge in complex data
becomes increasingly challenging to manage, necessitating
additional time and expertise from skilled scientists. Take for
instance, the amount of time and effort required to manually
analyze large volumes of complex data obtained from
in-depth mass spectrometric studies.
Innovative instrumentation can allow more in-depth studies
and researchers can look forward to obtaining high volumes
of information in minimal time. However, scientists also need
to act on these volumes of data – protein ID workflows within
SCIEX OS software allow researchers to not only identify the
protein groups and precursors swiftly with the aid of in silico
libraries, but also accurately quantify protein groups,
enhancing productivity, and streamline drug candidate
screening. By using an in silico-generated library, SCIEX’s
Zeno SWATH DIA method eliminates the need to build
spectral libraries from scratch, improving the speed of
experimental runs.
Data bottlenecks during drug development can significantly
diminish the gains accrued from the automation of
analytical methods. Unlock the potential of your laboratory
by tapping into solutions that consider all facets of complex
workflows, encompassing instrumentation, software, and
optimized methods.
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Collaborative Data Management:
The Key to Accelerating Drug
Development
Case Study 3
AI is enabling organizations to make the most of large
datasets by leveraging data in new, strategic ways that were
not possible or pragmatic when data analysis is done by
hand. For the biopharma industry, data-driven insights can
fuel innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and
development. Organizations with collaborative, crossfunctional teams working on a single unified goal can
capture, manage, and process huge volumes of data. On
the other hand, organizations with laboratories and teams
working in silos may fail to realize the full potential of
comprehensive data management.
For example, data pipelines designed without input from
scientists and technical SMEs may not sufficiently
contextualize data for data scientists, impeding the usability
and practicality of this approach. This can lead to
inefficiencies in operations and unnecessary delays in
project execution. A workaround to this situation is to foster
a collaborative environment where different teams come
together to achieve digital transformation.
With automated, increasingly complex analytical workflows,
organizations are facing the challenge of dealing with
increasingly vast amounts of data generated by routine
procedures. As analytical methods become more complex
and high-throughput, researchers need to invest time and
expertise to generate insights. To help researchers
capitalize on these insights and accelerate drug discovery,
organizations must ensure that the data is accessible and
capable of delivering automated analytics to add value and
empower researchers.
A culture that fosters cross-functional collaboration and
makes data accessible across entire organizations will see
the greatest benefit from AI-driven data management and
handling. At the Life Sciences companies of Danaher, we
focus on innovative solutions that make leading-edge
scientific discovery possible. From enabling initial molecular
screens to developing analytical validation for
manufacturing, our solutions can streamline your journey of
digital transformation, powering a healthier, more
sustainable tomorrow.
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Phenomenex
We see a way to accelerate progress in the Separation Sciences, advancing
the future of analysis and investigation for those on the front line of scientific
discovery and development.
Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel
analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification
challenges of researchers in industrial, clinical research, government, and
academic laboratories. From drug discovery and pharmaceutical
development to food safety and environmental analysis, Phenomenex
chromatography solutions accelerate science and help researchers improve
global health and well-being.
Learn more about Phenomenex
Abcam
We believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there
together. That’s why we partner with life scientists around the world to create
innovative research solutions for cancer, neurological disorders, infectious
diseases and more.
Learn more about Abcam
SCIEX
We see a way to use the power of precision to drive scientific breakthroughs,
achieve better outcomes and advance human wellness.
SCIEX has led the field of mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis
for over 50 years, pioneering innovative solutions for the precision detection
of quantification of molecules. Our products and services have supported
thousands of scientists and influenced life-changing research that has
positively impacted the lives of people around the world.
Learn more about SCIEX
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About our Brands
The Life Sciences companies of Danaher
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
We see a way to expedite the development of life-saving therapeutics
through the use of innovative instruments and reagents.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is a leading developer of scientific research
technologies that primarily serve the academia and pharmaceutical markets.
The company also develops and manufacture solutions for clinical research
and for applied markets such as agricultural, food and beverage, gas and oil,
aerospace, and several others.
Learn more about Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
IDBS
We see a way to harness the power of data to unlock faster and smarter
decisions in biopharma research, development, and manufacturing.
IDBS provides purpose-built software solutions to address data
management challenges prominent across the biopharma lifecycle and
supply chain. IDBS’ groundbreaking technologies, including the world’s first
BioPharma Lifecycle Management (BPLM) solution, streamline the capture,
analysis, reporting and sharing of data to accelerate the next generation of
life-changing therapeutics.
Learn more about IDBS
Leica Microsystems
We see a way to transform scientific discovery with a combination of cuttingedge microscopes and ground-breaking digital analysis.
Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in microscopy and scientific
imaging. The company develops highly advanced instruments for the
analysis of microstructures and nanostructures – increasingly harnessing
the power of machine learning, automation, and data analytics to provide
greater insights to scientists than ever before.
Learn more about Leica Microsystems
Molecular Devices
We see a way to enable the life science laboratories of the future, where
innovative technologies and novel research converge to advance discovery
and drive safer therapeutics for patients.
Molecular Devices is one of the leading providers of high-performance
bioanalytical measurement solutions for the life science and
biopharmaceutical research markets. The company’s integrated hardware
and software solutions enable start-to-finish automated workflows for cell
line development, 3D biology and drug screening.
Learn more about Molecular Devices
Genedata
Genedata provides enterprise software solutions that digitalize and
automate data-rich and complex biopharma R&D processes.
Learn more about Genedata
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